Sausage Gravy over Mashed Potatoes
Sausage Gravy over Mashed Potatoes is a hearty, comforting dish featuring creamy, peppery white gravy made with crumbled sausage, generously ladled over a mound of fluffy mashed potatoes. This combination is a staple of American home cooking, particularly popular in the South and Midwest, often served as a substantial breakfast or a simple, satisfying dinner. It transforms basic, affordable ingredients into a rich and filling meal.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in calories, fat, and carbohydrates, with a significant amount of protein from the sausage and dairy. A typical serving provides a substantial energy boost, along with key nutrients like iron and B vitamins from the meat, and potassium from the potatoes, but is best enjoyed in moderation.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 28 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Potassium | 550 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a prime example of 'stick-to-your-ribs' comfort food, born from practical, farm-style cooking designed to fuel a hard day's work. Nutritionally, it's a dense, all-in-one meal that delivers all three macronutrients (protein, fat, carbs) in a single, satisfying bowl.
